10 Can Change the World. Campaign for a 10 returnable deposit on cans, bottles and cartons Colleen Hartland MLC

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1 10 Can Change the World Campaign for a 10 returnable deposit on cans, bottles and cartons Colleen Hartland MLC

2 Benefits of 10c deposits Summary & Vic! Shifts the cost of waste away from local government and the community, towards people who create litter. Works well with existing council kerbside recycling systems. Creates recycling away from home.

3 Benefits of 10c deposits What containers would have a 10c refund? & Vic! All drink containers in Victoria will be marked with a sign saying they are redeemable for a 10 deposit in Victoria All drink containers means all disposable drink bottles, cans and cartons including water, milk, juice, fizzy drinks, beer, wine and spirits. (drink cups, food containers and bottles that are made for refilling are not included)

4 The Manufacturer / Bottler 10c Deposit factored into the wholesale price Bottler pays Administrator (EPA) 10c levy per item

5 You and your drink The retailer sells drink as usual. There is no financial or administrative burden on retailers. You buy a drink as usual

6 You and your drink You can decide how to return your container Take it to a depot for a 10c refund

7 You and your drink You can decide how to return your container Give it to a community group or charity that collects empties.

8 You and your drink You can decide how to return your container Put it in the council kerbside recycling bin as usual

9 Reverse Vending Machines Many depots in urban areas will be reverse vending machines, in shopping centres and car parks. Put container in the machine, get 10c. Convenient, cheap, clean, small. Accurate auditable data using bar codes. Companies showing keen interest.

10 Reverse Vending Machines How will I use my refund? Choose a voucher for a nearby shop. Choose which shop.

11 Reverse Vending Machines How will I use my refund? Choose to donate the 10c to a charity. Choose which charity (including local groups).

12 Community groups Creates new fundraising for community groups Scouts, sports clubs, friends of groups etc can collect empties as a fundraiser. Clean Up days, sporting events and festivals. Donations via Reverse Vending Machines. Scouts in South Australia act in a similar way to a Depot under this scheme, except that many of the containers are donated. Scouts in South Australia earn $9 million from container deposits

13 Cafes, Restaurants, Offices 50% of drink containers are used away from home This is the biggest potential increase in recycling, and the biggest benefit for councils with outdoor recreation and tourist areas. Offices, cafes, restaurants, food courts and outdoor recreation areas rarely have recycling. Creates incentive for businesses to make new waste recovery arrangements.

14 Melton Shire Melton Shire could save over $225,000 per year from the scheme In Melton Shire, 1,508 tonnes of packaging material would be saved from landfill Item Lost commodity sales income New income from 10c refunds Additional income from paper sales Savings in landfill fees (gate fee + waste levy) Savings in gate fees at recyclers Total savings Amount -$238,002 $308,967 $30,428 $67,875 $57,290 $226,558

15 Brimbank City Council Brimbank City Council could save over $660,000 per year from the scheme In Brimbank, 4,674 tonnes of packaging material would be saved from landfill Item Lost commodity sales income New income from 10c refunds Additional income from paper sales Savings in landfill fees (gate fee + waste levy) Savings in gate fees at recyclers Total savings Amount -$682,803 $886,393 $87,294 $210,362 $164,359 $664,605

16 Current recycling isn t enough Street recycling bins are expensive for councils to maintain Not enough value from recycling People put rubbish in them Councils and shires with lots of public space and tourist areas bear a greater cost for public place recycling

17 More recycling, less landfill

18 Environment 12-15% less litter Drink containers are 30% of all litter. 10c deposits create - incentive for recycling rather than littering, incentive to pick up rubbish. Container deposits will save councils $6 million (on top of the savings outlined earlier) Litter is a hazard to people and wildlife. Who would walk past a silver coin lying on the ground? Ian Kiernan, Chairman of Clean Up Australia (Sunday Age, 2 March 2008)

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20 The Hubs Hubs would be large recycling centres, established in each region. In industrial areas, and near regional centres. Owned and operated by local government, private operators or the community sector. Approx 60 in Victoria.

21 The Hubs Hubs act as collection depots for large scale redeemers Hubs gather the empties from the bulk collectors: Depots Reverse vending machines

22 The Hubs Hubs act as collection depots for large scale redeemers Hubs gather the empties from the bulk collectors: Large community collectors

23 The Hubs Hubs act as collection depots for large scale redeemers Hubs gather the empties from the bulk collectors: Councils

24 The Hubs Hubs act as collection depots for large scale redeemers Hubs gather the empties from the bulk collectors: Commercial and industrial (cafes, food courts, offices, etc)

25 The Hubs Hubs sell the recyclate to generate income.

26 The Hubs Hubs report to the EPA. Hubs gather information about recycling for the EPA. The EPA reports to government. Hubs process deposits and handling fees in their region. Gather data, audit the collectors & other admin functions. They can also be a depot for members of the public.

27 The Hubs The role of the Hubs may be expanded in future for extended producer responsibility on other items E-waste (electrical and electronic appliances, TVs, computers etc). Compact fluorescent light bulbs. Mattresses and furniture. Gas bottles. We recommend such expansion.

28 The Hubs Unredeemed Deposit Fund 83% of containers are returned. $63.5 million in unredeemed deposits funds the entire scheme.

29 What can I do? Colleen needs YOU! Bring this presentation to your local council or community group Pass resolution in local councils and shires Volunteer for Colleen. Fill out a post card! Attend events.

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